QA Lab Tech

Actalent; Racine (WI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a QA Lab Technician in Racine, WI, to ensure product quality and safety in a food manufacturing setting. The role focuses on wet blended product testing, data management, and QA support to meet regulatory and customer standards.

Responsibilities include updating supplier records, performing routine lab tests (titration, moisture, pH, fat), entering results, and communicating findings to production. The job requires audits, COA generation, and cooperation with QA leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience in food manufacturing or food safety environments, with a focus on quality control and quality assurance.
• Practical knowledge of biology and food science as they relate to product quality and safety.
• Hands-on experience with titration and other laboratory testing methods used in food quality analysis.
• Proficiency in pH testing and interpretation of results for food products.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update raw material supplier information to ensure accurate and current quality records.
• Perform routine testing on wet blended products multiple times throughout the day, including titratable acidity, moisture, pH, and fat testing.
• Enter test data and results into computer systems accurately and in a timely manner.
• Communicate test results clearly to processing personnel to support production decisions.
• Provide packing approval to wet blending operators based on quality test results and established standards.
• Visually inspect finished product samples, log sample information, retain portions, and shelve samples for future reference or analysis.
• Conduct weekly audits of the warehouse and plant, documenting any product safety or GMP violations.
• Advise the Quality Assurance Manager of any product safety or GMP issues identified during audits.
• Generate specialty COAs to comply with specific customer requirements and EU certification for overseas shipments.
• Receive raw materials and verify requirements such as kosher status, EU status, and COA status before release.
• Enter and release raw materials in the Adage system after confirming all quality and regulatory requirements are met.
• Collect and sample raw materials for quality testing and, when needed, coordinate with outside laboratories for additional sampling and analysis.
• Assist the QA Manager by entering COA information for finished products and releasing finished products in Adage.
• Provide coverage for the QA Manager position in the event of absence to ensure continuity of QA operations.

Skills

Food safety

Biology basics

Laboratory testing

pH testing

Microbiology

Quality inspections

Oral communication

Written communication

Problem solving

Accountability

Sensory evaluation

Tools

Adage system

Job description

Job Title: QA Lab TechnicianJob Description

The QA Lab Technician plays a key role in ensuring product quality and safety within a food manufacturing environment. This position focuses on testing wet blended products, managing raw material and finished product data, and supporting quality assurance activities to meet regulatory, customer, and internal standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update raw material supplier information to ensure accurate and current quality records.




• Perform routine testing on wet blended products multiple times throughout the day, including titratable acidity, moisture, pH, and fat testing.




• Enter test data and results into computer systems accurately and in a timely manner.




• Communicate test results clearly to processing personnel to support production decisions.




• Provide packing approval to wet blending operators based on quality test results and established standards.




• Visually inspect finished product samples, log sample information, retain portions, and shelve samples for future reference or analysis.




• Conduct weekly audits of the warehouse and plant, documenting any product safety or Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) violations.




• Advise the Quality Assurance Manager of any product safety or GMP issues identified during audits.




• Generate specialty Certificates of Analysis (COAs) to comply with specific customer requirements and EU certification for overseas shipments.




• Receive raw materials and verify requirements such as kosher status, EU status, and COA status before release.




• Enter and release raw materials in the Adage system after confirming all quality and regulatory requirements are met.




• Collect and sample raw materials for quality testing and, when needed, coordinate with outside laboratories for additional sampling and analysis.




• Assist the Quality Assurance Manager by entering COA information for finished products and releasing finished products in Adage.




• Provide coverage for the Quality Assurance Manager position in the event of absence to ensure continuity of quality assurance operations.

Essential Skills

• Experience in food manufacturing or food safety environments, with a focus on quality control and quality assurance.




• Practical knowledge of biology and food science as they relate to product quality and safety.




• Hands-on experience with titration and other laboratory testing methods used in food quality analysis.




• Proficiency in pH testing and interpretation of results for food products.




• Understanding of microbiology principles relevant to food safety and product quality.




• Ability to perform detailed inspections and quality checks on raw materials and finished products.




• Strong oral communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with production and quality teams.




• Clear and concise written communication skills for documenting test results, audits, and COA information.




• Demonstrated problem-solving ability to proactively address and resolve work-related quality issues.




• High level of accountability, with the ability to take responsibility for actions and decisions in the lab and production environment.




• Sensory ability to taste or smell foods or beverages as part of product evaluation and quality checks.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Commitment to working within company policies focused on customer satisfaction and teamwork.




• Ability to collaborate effectively within a cross-functional, quality-focused environment.




• Comfort working with computer systems and enterprise applications such as Adage for data entry and product release.




• Attention to detail in maintaining supplier information, COA records, and audit documentation.




• Capacity to step into broader quality assurance responsibilities when needed, including covering leadership duties in the absence of the Quality Assurance Manager.

Work Environment

This role operates in a food manufacturing and laboratory setting, involving routine testing of wet blended products and regular interaction with production areas, warehouse, and plant facilities. The position follows a first-shift schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Work includes time in a lab environment using testing equipment for titration, pH measurement, moisture and fat analysis, as well as time on the production floor conducting visual inspections and GMP audits. The QA Lab Technician uses computer systems, including Adage, to record data, manage COAs, and release materials and finished products. The environment emphasizes product safety, adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices, and collaborative communication with processing personnel and quality assurance leadership.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Racine, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $19.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.

• Medical, dental & vision


• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital


• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available


• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)


• Short and long-term disability


• Health Spending Account (HSA)


• Transportation benefits


• Employee Assistance Program


• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Racine,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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